Lucy Bee Nutrition Habits

What's In My Fridge? Coconut Oil Champion Lucy Bee Is All About Good Fats

You're reading part of a series. Each week, we'll be bringing you nutritional advice from people who know how to stay in shape. That might be someone influential in the fitness industry, a sh*t hot sports coach, or an A-list celeb who just looks damn good. Whoever they are, they've got the fridge contents to prove they know what they're doing. Maybe, in some way, it'll inspire some healthy food choices in your own fridge. This is What's In My Fridge.

Before the world caught on to coconut oil (even mainstream supermarkets have started making their own brand now), Lucy Buckingham was there. She started Lucy Bee long before you or I ever heard of the stuff let alone the health benefits so many claim to reap from it. With over 200k of us following her on our social feeds and famous faces across the industry, like Joe Wicks The Bodycoach, unable to live without it, her coconut oil has taken the fitness industry by storm. She's a bit of a health and fitness maverick.

Whilst we know she's seriously into coconut oil (natch), what else does Lucy keep in her fridge? Let's find out.

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"I’m not a fan of the word ‘diet’. For me diets are a complete waste of time, energy and emotion. Most diets restrict you of something, which leaves you feeling down and unhappy and wanting to binge eat because you’ve deprived yourself of whatever it is you’ve been avoiding.

For me, it’s about a lifestyle change and taking the time to realise what works for you and your body. Everyone is different so what works for one person may not be the same for another.

Over the last year or so I have turned to eating high fats, lots of vegetables and protein. I avoid sugar as much as possible, even fruit. My reason for this is because I really struggled for a long while with bloating, tiredness and stomach aches. I used to eat a LOT of fruit, I was addicted to apples and could easily eat three a day.

Since cutting down on the amount of sugar I eat (even natural), I see such a difference not only on the outside but also the inside and with how much better my body works. This did take me a while to do, but now I never really crave sugary things as much as I used to and I also didn’t realise just how much I was eating and how much I relied on it. I would like to add that I am in no way preaching or making out I have cut out sugar for good as I definitely enjoy cocktails on the weekend (my favourite being a frozen Strawberry Daiquiri)!

Like I said, this worked for me but it doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. I eat and drink everything in moderation, life is here to live and enjoy. I love food so I would never stop myself from eating something if I really wanted it. If I do eat lots of rubbish, then I’ll make sure I plan my meals for the following week so that I have no excuse not to eat healthily and get back on track.

Eggs

Lucy says: "Always handy when needing to cook in a hurry. I’m lucky because my parents have chickens – nothing beats fresh eggs from the girls!"

AskMen pro tip: Eggs are PACKED full of protein, heart healthy fats (like Omega-3) that promote good cholesterol and vitamins A, D and E. Not only this, but they're rich in antioxidants; specifically Lutein and Zeaxanthine. These antioxidants gather in the retina and help to protect against eye diseases.

Almonds

Lucy says: "I snack on these all the time as they're tasty and have so many great health benefits."

AskMen pro tip: Yes, indeed. They've got an impressive nutrient profile, containing fibre, protein, fat, vit E, manganese and magnesium. Why is that good? Well, both protein and fibre are known to increase satiety, meaning you feel fuller for longer. Vitamin E has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and magnesium has been shown to majorly reduce blood pressure levels. Not bad.

Cacao

Lucy says: "This obsession is becoming a serious thing. I'm in love with cacao hot chocolate and I think anyone who follows me on social media will know it!"

AskMen pro tip: Not only is this a great substitute for actual chocolate but it's also a much healthier alternative. It's high in flavanoids which are essentially antioxidants that have been linked to healthier hearts; helping to increase good cholesterol (HDL) and lowering blood pressure.

Coconut Oil

Lucy says: "I couldn’t be without a jar of Lucy Bee for cooking and for beauty."

AskMen pro tip: Many fitness professionals recommend cooking with coconut oil because it contains such a high volume of saturated fat. In fact, coconuts have the densest natural concentration of fat found in anything on the planet. Not only does it keep you fuller for longer but there a ton a of health benefits associated with cooking with coconut oil, which we wrote about here.

Cooked sweet potato

Lucy says: "My family and I always cook extra sweet potato so that its always in the fridge for when we need to eat in a hurry. They're great for filling up an omelette. I always cook them in coconut oil and sprinkle with nigella seeds.

AskMen pro tip: Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, which we all know helps ward off colds by strengthening our immune system. It doesn't always have to be a carrot, you see...

Lemon

Lucy says: "Warm water and lemon in the morning is something I try to have every day. It’s a great way to start the day as it detoxifies the liver and cleanses the body (try adding some ginger too for the extra benefits)."

AskMen pro tip: Another food loaded with vitamin C, lemons are chock full of the stuff. Vit C is a little charmer; it travels through the body neutralising free radicals that could damage healthy cells leading to inflammation.

Avocado

AskMen pro tip: Avocados contain more potassium than bananas. And that's a really, really good thing because potassium has been linked to reduced blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.

Feta and goats cheese

Lucy says: "I try to avoid dairy as much as possible, especially cow’s milk but I’m a sucker for these two cheeses. They’re great in scrambled eggs, omelettes and salads."

AskMen pro tip: Feta cheese is high in fat, which is the densest of all the macronutrients (fat, carbs, protein) and takes the longest to digest. Eating lots of this is going to keep you full which, if you're cutting down on carbs, is a beautiful feeling.

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